Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes.
- 1 Martina Navratilova 1 final
- 1 Tracy Austin 1 final
Chicago tournament history
Explore the recorded Chicago final from 1979. Open an edition for its draw and match results.
Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Record Book
Career Leaders
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
- 1 Martina Navratilova 5 wins
- 2 Kerry Reid 4 wins
- 2 Tracy Austin 4 wins
- 3 Greer Stevens 3 wins
- 4 Anne Smith 2 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match.
- 1 Anne Smith 1 appearance
- 1 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 1 appearance
- 1 Anthea Stewart 1 appearance
- 1 Betsy Nagelsen 1 appearance
- 1 Betty Stove 1 appearance
Champion Records
Youngest & Oldest Champions
Age at the start of the tournament.
- Martina Navratilova 22.3 yearsYoungest · 1979
- Martina Navratilova 22.3 yearsOldest · 1979
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Tournament Outcomes by Season
| Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Category | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Martina Navratilova | 6-3 6-4 | Tracy Austin | H2H | Match data | WTA 250 | Carpet |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Chicago held?
- Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
- Who won the most recent Chicago?
- The 1979 Chicago was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Tracy Austin 6-3 6-4.
- When was the first Chicago played?
- The first edition of Chicago was held in 1979.
- What surface is Chicago played on?
- Chicago is played on carpet courts.